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The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 24.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 24. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 24.


Lockport Man Complained About Alimony, Losing Job Before Wife's Murder: Prosecutors

Rosy Strasser was planning to move, start a new life the night prosecutors say she was shot by her estranged husband in their Lockport home.


Video Reveals Who Set Bathroom Fires at Suburban Amazon Facility: Police

The three fires were set late Monday night, police said.

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Horses Still On The Loose In Will County After Escaping

Two rescues are working together and have caught some of the horses, which have been on the loose since Saturday.


Chicago Bears Legend Dies After ALS Battle

McMichael was moved to hospice care on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears legend had battled ALS for several years after he was diagnosed in 2021.

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4 Ask To Use Bathroom At Store, Swipe 3 Cases Of Modelo, Bottle Of Wine: Palos Hills PD

The quartet was last seen fleeing toward a local motel, Palos Hills police said.


Tickets Remain For 'Party With A Purpose' At Baker Hill, Supporting Manhattan Nonprofits

Event featuring music, food, and a peek at newly finished Baker Hill rental is set for Saturday, April 26. Proceeds benefit local causes.


Aspiring Eagle Scout On Quest To Collect Items For Military Care Boxes

Will Martin, of Troop 668 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Worth, seeks items for Mrs. Jacky's Soldiers' care boxes for military overseas.


Get A Free Auntie Anne's Pretzel On 'National Pretzel Day' In New Lenox

The New Lenox-based food truck will park at Hickory Creek Brewing from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday.


Frankfort Chop House Special Use Permit Approved By Board

The Frankfort Chop House will be a "full-service upscale restaurant" at the Homestead Center, 11235 W. Laraway Road.


Special Needs Resource Fair Offers Info, Support For Disability Community In Mt Greenwood

Individuals and families can connect with organizations serving the disability community Saturday, April 26, at Mt. Greenwood Park.


Water, Sewer Rate Increases Kick In Soon For Oak Forest Residents

The City said the increases are to offset the impact of increases by its suppliers.


Lemont Park District's Field 32 Now Open

The district has renamed the field to "Field 32" in honor of Danny Rizzo, the late son of the Rizzo family, who wore the number 32.


'Longstanding Pillar' Of New Lenox Selected As Grand Marshal Of Loyalty Day Parade

The parade is set for Sunday, May 4, and will be led by a man whose decades of volunteerism have had a lasting impact on the community.


Farmers Market Is Back In Jam-Packed New Lenox Summer Lineup

Food Fight: Taco Fest back for a third year. Rick Springfield, Andy Grammer among six concerts. Check out what's lined up at The Commons.


Flossmoor Hills Preschool, Early Childhood Students Shine At Disney-Themed Prom

Teachers arrived dressed as beloved Disney characters, adding a little extra sparkle and surprise for their young students.

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